Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

later than; following

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

in the past

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

brought together in one place

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

most important element

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Not so, son," remarked Jeems.

cut with a saw

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

for a short time

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Not so, son," remarked Jeems.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading "This is a fine old night," declared Jo, as he stretched himself comfortably out on the canvas cover of the hatch.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

express in words

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

male cat

From this reading "I never saw so many stars before," declared Tom, "must be a million in sight."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

worn by exposure to the weather

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading JEEMS' STORY So the clan shortly after supper gathered at the after hatch on the main deck to hear what Jeems had to tell them in regard to this stray, lost, or stolen mine in the depths of the Sierra Nevadas.

at the time that

From this reading The captain was seated in his old chair upon the quarter deck, and, in the gloaming, puffing thoughtfully at his weathered old pipe, meditating, like as not, on the days of long ago, when he was as full of life as that bunch now talking and laughing on the main deck.